It seemed like a signal of intent from Erik ten Hag that he fielded an almost full-strength side to face Reading in the FA Cup. Maybe it wasn't.
United are the second-highest ranked side left in the competition following Man City's win over Arsenal at the start of the weekend, and have every right to dream of lifting the trophy this season.
Ten Hag has made it his ambition to end United's trophy drought as it enters its sixth year, and that was reflective of the fact he only made one change from the side that eased past Nottingham Forest in midweek.
